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Markoda
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What does a typical day in this job involve? If travel is involved, what does the week or month generally look like?
As a registered nurse or a traveling nurse.
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Emily Garcia
Graphic Designer
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Emily’s Answer
Hello Markoda,
As a graphic design intern for a digital marketing agency, a typical day for me is pretty straightforward and easygoing. Some of my daily tasks are as follows:
Group Meetings: Attending team meetings three days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) to discuss project progress, upcoming deadlines (if any), and any challenges that need to be addressed (if any). Thankfully, this position is remote and work from home, so I am able to attend and work with any projects where I reside with no traveling.
Design Work: Creating visual content for various projects, including social media graphics, advertisements, presentation, and other marketing materials if needed. We have to at least get 4-5 creatives done weekly, so it definitely keeps me busy working on various projects while also still being a flexible schedule.
Feedback and Revisions: Receiving feedback from mentors/supervisors and making any necessary revisions to designs I posted in submission based on their inputs. We use the app Slack for any meetings, updates, and submitting projects before finalizing.
Collaboration: Working closely with the marketing/design team to understand project requirements, brainstorm ideas, and ensure designs align with the overall brand strategy.
Research: Staying up-to-date with design trends and researching new ideas to keep work fresh and innovative.
Management: Organizing design files and ensuring all assets are properly labeled and stored for easy access as well as adding in personal portfolio for any future employment opportunities with other companies.
Overall, this is generally what my scheduling looks like that makes this role dynamic and engaging as a designer. I hope this helps answer your question!
Best Regards,
Emily Garcia
As a graphic design intern for a digital marketing agency, a typical day for me is pretty straightforward and easygoing. Some of my daily tasks are as follows:
Group Meetings: Attending team meetings three days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) to discuss project progress, upcoming deadlines (if any), and any challenges that need to be addressed (if any). Thankfully, this position is remote and work from home, so I am able to attend and work with any projects where I reside with no traveling.
Design Work: Creating visual content for various projects, including social media graphics, advertisements, presentation, and other marketing materials if needed. We have to at least get 4-5 creatives done weekly, so it definitely keeps me busy working on various projects while also still being a flexible schedule.
Feedback and Revisions: Receiving feedback from mentors/supervisors and making any necessary revisions to designs I posted in submission based on their inputs. We use the app Slack for any meetings, updates, and submitting projects before finalizing.
Collaboration: Working closely with the marketing/design team to understand project requirements, brainstorm ideas, and ensure designs align with the overall brand strategy.
Research: Staying up-to-date with design trends and researching new ideas to keep work fresh and innovative.
Management: Organizing design files and ensuring all assets are properly labeled and stored for easy access as well as adding in personal portfolio for any future employment opportunities with other companies.
Overall, this is generally what my scheduling looks like that makes this role dynamic and engaging as a designer. I hope this helps answer your question!
Best Regards,
Emily Garcia
Dr H
Dr. H's Research
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Dr’s Answer
Alright, Markoda, let’s break apart, not literally ofcourse, but literally🤔, the whole registered nurse (RN) versus travel nurse thing in a way that actually makes sense (no boring boredoms, promise).😉
Life as a Registered Nurse (RN) – The OG of Patient Care
So, being an RN is kinda like being a superhero—but instead of a cape, you get scrubs and a stethoscope. Your main gig? Taking care of patients, making sure they’re not dying on your watch, and handling whatever chaos the day throws at you.
A typical day of a normal day!
You roll up early (because hospitals don’t wait for beauty sleep), grab your coffee like your life depends on it, and dive straight into patient care. We’re talking checking vital signs, giving meds, soothing patients (and their very dramatic family members), and documenting everything. Seriously—everything. If someone sneezes, you’re writing that down.
You’ll also huddle up with the medical team, handle emergencies when things go sideways (which they will), and probably walk like 10,000 steps without even trying. By the time your shift ends, you’ll either feel like a total rockstar or a human puddle.
For The schedule? Well!
Hospitals love 12-hour shifts (yup, TWELVE), usually 3-4 days a week. You might work days, nights, weekends—whatever they need. If you’re in a clinic, it’s more of a chill 9-to-5 vibe with holidays off (dreamy, right?).
Then the vibe:
You get stability—a steady job, a routine, and coworkers who become your second fam.
Emotional rollercoaster—some days you’ll feel like you saved the world, others will punch you right in the feels.
Tired feet, full heart—this gig is physically exhausting, but it’s crazy rewarding when you help someone heal.
Travel Nurse Life – The Scrub-Wearing Jetsetter 😌 uhuh!
Now, if you’re the type who can’t sit still and loves an adventure, travel nursing is basically the ultimate glow-up. You do everything an RN does, but you’re constantly on the move—new hospitals, new cities, new vibes.
A typical day, okay so, Same RN stuff—patient care, meds, charting—but with an extra sprinkle of “Where the heck am I again?” Each hospital has its own way of doing things, so you’ve gotta be quick on your feet and ready to adapt. Bonus? When your shift ends, you’re free to explore a new city. One week you’re hiking in Colorado, the next you’re eating tacos on a California beach.
The schedule is well...
Most travel gigs last 8-13 weeks. You work 3-4 days a week (same long shifts as an RN), but between contracts? Total freedom, baby. Want a month-long vacation? Go for it.
The vibe is:
Big money, buddy, travel nurses earn serious cash, especially when hospitals are desperate. We’re talking $3,000+ a week during peak times.
Ultimate freedom—work where you want, when you want. Fancy a summer in Hawaii? Done.
Forever the new kid—you’re always adjusting to new hospitals, which can get lonely if you’re a people person.
So… Which One’s Calling Your Name Markoda?
If you want stability, a regular schedule, and a close-knit work crew—stick with RN life.
But if you’re all about adventure, chasing that bag, and living life on the move—travel nursing is where it’s at.
Either way, you’re gonna be a healthcare awesomeness saving lives, so you can’t really go wrong. What’s the vibe—home base or globe-trotting hero, you choose. All the best and good luck wihh it! 😉🤗
Life as a Registered Nurse (RN) – The OG of Patient Care
So, being an RN is kinda like being a superhero—but instead of a cape, you get scrubs and a stethoscope. Your main gig? Taking care of patients, making sure they’re not dying on your watch, and handling whatever chaos the day throws at you.
A typical day of a normal day!
You roll up early (because hospitals don’t wait for beauty sleep), grab your coffee like your life depends on it, and dive straight into patient care. We’re talking checking vital signs, giving meds, soothing patients (and their very dramatic family members), and documenting everything. Seriously—everything. If someone sneezes, you’re writing that down.
You’ll also huddle up with the medical team, handle emergencies when things go sideways (which they will), and probably walk like 10,000 steps without even trying. By the time your shift ends, you’ll either feel like a total rockstar or a human puddle.
For The schedule? Well!
Hospitals love 12-hour shifts (yup, TWELVE), usually 3-4 days a week. You might work days, nights, weekends—whatever they need. If you’re in a clinic, it’s more of a chill 9-to-5 vibe with holidays off (dreamy, right?).
Then the vibe:
You get stability—a steady job, a routine, and coworkers who become your second fam.
Emotional rollercoaster—some days you’ll feel like you saved the world, others will punch you right in the feels.
Tired feet, full heart—this gig is physically exhausting, but it’s crazy rewarding when you help someone heal.
Travel Nurse Life – The Scrub-Wearing Jetsetter 😌 uhuh!
Now, if you’re the type who can’t sit still and loves an adventure, travel nursing is basically the ultimate glow-up. You do everything an RN does, but you’re constantly on the move—new hospitals, new cities, new vibes.
A typical day, okay so, Same RN stuff—patient care, meds, charting—but with an extra sprinkle of “Where the heck am I again?” Each hospital has its own way of doing things, so you’ve gotta be quick on your feet and ready to adapt. Bonus? When your shift ends, you’re free to explore a new city. One week you’re hiking in Colorado, the next you’re eating tacos on a California beach.
The schedule is well...
Most travel gigs last 8-13 weeks. You work 3-4 days a week (same long shifts as an RN), but between contracts? Total freedom, baby. Want a month-long vacation? Go for it.
The vibe is:
Big money, buddy, travel nurses earn serious cash, especially when hospitals are desperate. We’re talking $3,000+ a week during peak times.
Ultimate freedom—work where you want, when you want. Fancy a summer in Hawaii? Done.
Forever the new kid—you’re always adjusting to new hospitals, which can get lonely if you’re a people person.
So… Which One’s Calling Your Name Markoda?
If you want stability, a regular schedule, and a close-knit work crew—stick with RN life.
But if you’re all about adventure, chasing that bag, and living life on the move—travel nursing is where it’s at.
Either way, you’re gonna be a healthcare awesomeness saving lives, so you can’t really go wrong. What’s the vibe—home base or globe-trotting hero, you choose. All the best and good luck wihh it! 😉🤗
Martin Schoen
APRN
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Ocala, Florida
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Martin’s Answer
You need to be more specific so we can answer your question. A day in the life of what???
Thank you and day in the life of a registered nurse or traveling nurse
Markoda
Celine Cinq
Clinical Application Support Specialist
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Reno, Nevada
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Celine’s Answer
Hi Markoda,
As a clinical nurse in an acute care hospital, your day usually starts by getting updates from the previous shift about the patients you'll be looking after. Then, you plan your day and check in with your patients, unless you already did that during the shift report. You might do a quick assessment if needed. After that, you give out medications, make sure vital signs are recorded, and keep an eye on lab results. Sometimes, you'll need to start an IV, insert a catheter, or get a patient ready for a test. Before you know it, half the day is gone. You might also handle patient admissions and help some patients get ready to go home. During discharge, you ensure they have all the information they need to leave safely. You’ll work with case managers, doctors, and sometimes other professionals to coordinate care.
There are many paths in nursing. What I described is just a typical day for a clinical nurse. I work as a clinical analyst, which involves lots of emails, meetings, and communication. I troubleshoot applications, support end-users, and sometimes train providers on how to use the software.
As a clinical nurse in an acute care hospital, your day usually starts by getting updates from the previous shift about the patients you'll be looking after. Then, you plan your day and check in with your patients, unless you already did that during the shift report. You might do a quick assessment if needed. After that, you give out medications, make sure vital signs are recorded, and keep an eye on lab results. Sometimes, you'll need to start an IV, insert a catheter, or get a patient ready for a test. Before you know it, half the day is gone. You might also handle patient admissions and help some patients get ready to go home. During discharge, you ensure they have all the information they need to leave safely. You’ll work with case managers, doctors, and sometimes other professionals to coordinate care.
There are many paths in nursing. What I described is just a typical day for a clinical nurse. I work as a clinical analyst, which involves lots of emails, meetings, and communication. I troubleshoot applications, support end-users, and sometimes train providers on how to use the software.
Thank you for taking the time to help.
Markoda